Mexico 0-0 Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Football Returns To Estadio Azteca; Deadlock Unbroken

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: 65'

It has been quite a frustrating 2nd half for both the teams as they try to find avenues to score goals. Mexico has looked rusty right from the start while Portugal remain impotent in front of the post.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: 2nd Half Underway

Here we go for the 2nd half of this match between Mexico and Portugal at the Estadio Azteca. Both the teams will be hoping to gain advantage in the final 45 minutes now.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Half-Time Stats

Portugal controlled the tempo with 61% possession, completing 262 passes at a high 92% accuracy rate. Despite this dominance and a superior xG of 0.60, the match ended 0-0. Portugal's best opportunity fell to Goncalo Ramos, who missed a late sitter, leaving both sides with just one shot on target.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Half-Time

The international friendly between Mexico and Portugal ended in a highly competitive 0-0 draw. Despite the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal controlled long stretches of the second half, with Goncalo Ramos missing a late sitter. Mexico’s defense remained resilient, holding firm to secure a clean sheet against the European side.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: 35'

Both the teams have attempted shots on goal but nothing on the score line yet. Bruno Fernandes has looked lively but is yet to find a teammate inside the box as the Mexicans have stood tall and defended deep.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: 22'

Portugal are now making decent strides forward with the ball as Joao Felix was played through by Bruno Fernandes but the move lacked the end product but an overall positive start.

Mexico, too, had a few chances with Raul Gimenez seeing his shot being saved.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: 11'

This Portuguese team has no shortage of firepower in their team. Although Roberto Martinez has gone with a relatively younger side, Portugal still have some experienced names like Bruno Fernandes, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: Underway

Kickoff has begun at the renovated Estadio Azteca. The Mexican National Team and Portugal are underway in an international friendly serving as preparation for the 2026 World Cup, on a special night marked by the reopening of the historic stadium.

Mexico Vs Portugal LIVE Score, International Friendly 2026: MEX Playing XI